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Committee moves to gather speed data, request radar sign and coordinate repaving with utilities
Summary
Committee members reported pneumatic‑tube speed data collection on Samuel Street, said they will ask the police chief to place a speed radar sign after data analysis, discussed one‑way and signage issues on South Charles (a state road), and emphasized coordinating repaving with utility schedules to avoid cutting new pavement.
The Infrastructure Committee discussed several traffic and road projects on April 27, focusing on collecting speed data, adding temporary speed‑feedback signs, and coordinating repaving with utilities.
Staff reported pneumatic tubes were installed on South Samuel and that they will retrieve data and ‘‘move the radar sign’’ to a location that provides useful metrics. Chair said the plan is to use tube data and then ask the police chief to place a speed radar sign (a flashing feedback device) and coordinate the unit’s orientation with the chief and staff.
Committee members also heard a resident’s report of motorists entering South Charles the wrong way; members noted that some segments are state roads and that the city may need to request additional DOH signage or consider longer‑term repaving and restriping as part of future projects. The committee urged staff to produce a clearer, sortable repaving list showing which streets are already paved and to coordinate with utility owners to avoid re‑cutting newly paved streets; they also emphasized contract language that requires milling, not only a topcoat.
